5 November 2015
At the end of this month governments are coming together in Paris for the UN Climate Change Conference.
They are set to sign a new global agreement to tackle climate change, which will commit all nations to different levels of responsibility depending on their circumstances as well as their negotiating skills.
As ever, the Green Party is calling out for real action. Yet in too many areas the policies being pursued by our government don't make sense for our climate. The government wants to expand airports, is promoting fracking, cracking down on renewable energy, and failing to divest from fossil fuels. All of this conflicts with David Cameron and George Osborne’s declared climate change objectives; it doesn't make climate sense.
The measures we need to take to tackle climate change are good for our economy and our society. By creating a sustainable society we have a huge opportunity to transform our economy and our lives for the better.
Our campaign aims to expose this government’s lack of climate sense and help local communities to fight back against destructive policies.
There are Climate Marches happening all over the country, and all over the world, to coincide with the conference in Paris. Across the UK, people will be working together to make this the biggest demonstration for our climate yet, and our unified voice will resonate across the globe to call for real action on climate change.
East Mendip Green Party are hoping to organise transport to the London Climate March on Sunday 29th November for anyone who wants to go. Please contact us at EMendipGreens@gmail.com if you're interested in going.
There is also a Climate March planned for Frome on Saturday 28th November. Meet outside the Cheese & Grain at 11am for a visible demonstration of people power around Frome town centre.
Or if you can get to Bristol, the Bristol March for Climate, Justice and Jobs will take place on Sunday 29th November at 12 noon, starting from Castle Park.
If you can't make it to any of the marches, there are still lots of ways to get involvedto support action on climate change. Check out the Green Party Climate Sense campaign for more ideas.
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